Colts TEs are scoring at a remarkable rate

When Frank Reich took over as head coach and play-caller for the Indianapolis Colts, it was expected that the tight end room would see a bump in production.

This became especially true following the addition of former first-round pick Eric Ebron along with veteran Jack Doyle coming off of his first career Pro Bowl selection.

However, no one expected the tight end room to be as efficiently productive as they have been. It can be argued that they are the best at the position in the NFL.

Entering Week 14, Colts tight ends are averaging a touchdown on every 5.2 receptions, good for best in the NFL, according to Inside Edge. That is a remarkable rate considering the league average is 11.9 receptions.

The addition of Ebron seems to have had the biggest impact in this area. The 25-year-old already has 11 receiving touchdowns on the season, which leads all tight ends in the NFL.

Even outside of Ebron and Doyle, who was recently placed on the injured reserve, the Colts have been getting production from the depth pieces in the tight end room.

Erik Swoope has recorded three touchdown receptions while playing limited snaps and Mo Alie-Cox has proven to be a mismatch at times as well with two touchdown receptions.

Reich’s scheme and play-design allow the tight ends to find favorable matchups and having a quarterback like Andrew Luck under center certainly helps with production.

Even with Doyle on the shelf for the rest of the season, expect the Colts to continue relying on the tight end room, especially seeing as they are scoring touchdowns at a remarkable rate.

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